Job title: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Sector Location: Reading Hours: 36 hours per week (Hybrid working available) Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + £5,8000 car allowance An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to take a leading role within a forward-thinking organisation supporting major water and wastewater infrastructure programmes. This position offers the chance to influence engineering strategy, guide standards, and provide expert leadership across technically challenging projects, while contributing to sustainable asset delivery and innovation in the sector. Role Overview The successful candidate will act as a senior technical authority for mechanical engineering, responsible for shaping project requirements, driving engineering quality, and delivering robust solutions. Key responsibilities include: Defining clear and accurate technical requirements to support effective project delivery Enhancing mechanical asset standards to improve performance and efficiency Leading the design and assurance of mechanical systems within water and wastewater environments Overseeing technically focused projects and providing mentorship to engineering teams Providing technical sign-off and assurance throughout project lifecycle stages Supporting the evaluation and introduction of new technologiesFirst Off – What’s In It For You? £65,000 &...